Houston, TX

Buffalo Soldier National Museum & Heritage Center in Houston

Address: 1834 Southmore Rd., Houston, TX 77004 - MAP
Phone: (713) 942-8920
Web: www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com

The Buffalo Soldiers Museum chronicles and explores the role of African-American soldiers in every major U.S. war, from 1770 to 2000.

As the only museum in the U.S. to honor the legacy of the Buffalo Soldier, the museum features interactive, multi-media exhibits to entertain and educate visitors about African-American military history.

The Buffalo Soldiers where given their nickname by the Cheyenne Indians, who were impressed with the fighting prowess of the 10th cavalry, one of the first all-black U.S. Army units. The legacy of the Buffalo Soldier is carefully preserved in the museum, where exhibits chronicle how the all-black units shaped the development and defense of the United States, from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War.

Among the museum's collection are historical artifacts, documents, videos, prints and other historical memorabilia.